Masefield Road is in Caldicot and in Monmouthshire district. NP26 4JY is located in the West End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Masefield Road, Caldicot, NP26 4JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP26 4LA, NP26 4LP, NP26 4JX, NP26 4LB, NP26 4LW, NP26 4QF, NP26 4JN, NP26 4AD, NP26 4JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP26 4JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 38.4% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 31.5% | -16.2% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 12.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 41.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 17% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 24.3% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 18.3% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 20.2% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 93.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Masefield Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Caldicot Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Masefield Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Caldicot Castle and the 106th lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Masefield Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-06-12 | £128,804 |
| The Bungalow Masefield Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-01-31 | £257,284 |
| The Bungalow Masefield Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2014-04-10 | £211,106 |
NP26 4JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Primary School Alianore Road , Caldicot NP26 5DF | - not rated | 950 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caldicot Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NP26 5XA | - not rated | 964 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rogiet C.P. School Station Road , Rogiet NP26 3SD | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop Rowan Williams CIW School Crick Road , Portskewett NP26 5UL | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffin Sandy Lane , Newport NP6 4SY | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup | West End Flying Start Centre, Masefield Road | 10 yd | |
| Weeks Fish & Chips | 184 Newport Road | 227 yd | |
| Knight Of Bengal | 60 Newport Road | 646 yd | |
| Ladybird Craft Centre | 62-64 Newport Road | 766 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 Wesley Buildings | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Rugby Football Club | Longfellow Road | 191 yd | |
| The Cellar | 180A Newport Road | 227 yd | |
| The Dag | 180A Newport Road | 227 yd | |
| Severn View Social Club & Inst | 29 Station Road | 291 yd | |
| Measure Inn | 63-65 Newport Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Red Lantern | 180d Newport Road | 223 yd | |
| Chick O Land | Unit 1 180C Newport Road | 227 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 88 Newport Road | 646 yd | |
| Chef's Kebab | 14 Newport Road | 962 yd | |
| The Baguette Shop | 12 Newport Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wesley Buildings | 819 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.